October 15, 1951, Monday

Pfc. Robt. Gimbel
U.S. ########
Co. B 369th EA & SR
Fort Worden, Washington

Dear Mom and Dad,

I got Barracks Orderly today, and a lot of time so I thought I would write a few lines.
About my furlough, I am going to put in for the 16th or 17th of December to about the 5th of January, so that would give me New Years too.
It will cost at least $100.00, one way and I am going to find out for sure about round trip, that's flying.
It costs $85.00 round trip on train but takes 48 hours, and only 10 or 11 hours by plane. Then I would take a bus or train to Kazoo from Chicago. The train and bus are same in price.
This isn't too accurate, I'll find out better later. But this will give you a general idea of how much it will cost.
Yes, Mother, I got the dollars you sent and they came in handy, I thought I thanked you for them before. Maybe not. Thanks a lot.
I guess the rainy season is here. As it has been doing a lot of it lately.
Saturday we had a touch football game, had a lot of fun. I fell real good, but the rest of the guys are pretty stiff and sore yet. I am just tough I guess. Ha!Ha!
It was a tie game 24-24.
I have been bowling a little better, but not as good as I use to.
Thanks for the clippings, and tell Claudia I said Hi.
I'll be writing later.
Lots of Love,
As Ever,
Bob